Grumpy Grammar Grinch Grouses...

[Maxxxie]

Let's not forget "Alot" (not even a word!) instead of "A lot". Thankfully, I've never seen anyone try to use "Allot" in place of "A lot", but I suspect it's only a matter of time.

Max

[crazycanuck]

Advice & advise...AGHGHGHG..

*beats head on desk*

[Catrin]

email as a verb....am I the only one still irritated by this?

[OakLeaf]

email as a verb....am I the only one still irritated by this?

Do you use just "mail" as a verb?

[Dogmama]

Specially instead of Especially. As in, "Specially prepared for you."

[Dogmama]

Lack of adverbs. Maybe they have gone the way of the carburetor. I can be found yelling at television news reporters, "BUY AN 'LY'". But that only happens during certain times of the month.

[Crankin]

I have to admit, that the repeated misspelling of the same words, by the same poster(s) on this list bugs me. But, I never would say anything. Most people think it's nit-picky. And I guess the accepted practice is that spelling in on line communication doesn't matter. But, I still proofread what I write.

[Catrin]

Do you use just "mail" as a verb?

Sure, but the term started out as a noun for an electronic letter. Common useage has changed to allow the use of the term as both noun and verb, but it still catches my ear. "Google" does the same thing when it is used as a verb rather than a reference to a specific search engine. It is interesting to see this useage regardless of the actual choice of search engine.

[SadieKate]

Sure, but the term started out as a noun for an electronic letter. Common useage has changed to allow the use of the term as both noun and verb, but it still catches my ear. "Google" does the same thing when it is used as a verb rather than a reference to a specific search engine. It is interesting to see this useage regardless of the actual choice of search engine.

"Electric" was used as a noun into the last century. Perhaps you'd prefer not to have electrified washing machines, sewing machines, computers, etc.?

Language evolution is a fascinating thing.

[Catrin]

"Electric" was used as a noun into the last century. Perhaps you'd prefer not to have electrified washing machines, sewing machines, computers, etc.?

Language evolution is a fascinating thing.

Yes, you are. Perhaps you'd prefer it if people phoned you instead?

Max

A living language is a wonderful thing, and I never claimed to be consistent with this

[OakLeaf]

"Electric" was used as a noun into the last century.

It's still used as a noun in Ohio. (And for all I know, in other parts of the country as well.)

[Maxxxie]

email as a verb....am I the only one still irritated by this?

Yes, you are. Perhaps you'd prefer it if people phoned you instead?

Max